Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM): what you need to know
Amman is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your SFO to AMM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SFO and AMM include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flight is $751. A return ticket right now is $1,399. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to AMM if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to AMM couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMM instead:
Grab a Amman Queen Alia Airport rental car and discover Amman and beyond with your own set of wheels. Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car and Auto Nation are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Amman Queen Alia Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to central Amman
Amman Queen Alia Airport to central Amman has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Amman in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport for July if you want to go to Amman during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to AMM in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Jordan
Amman is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Jordan you should also see. About 23 kilometres north-east of Amman, a trip to Zarqa will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Jabal ar Ruşayfah, Rujm al A‘innah and Al Jabal al Abyaḑ.
Irbid is another favourite destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometres north of Amman. No trip is complete without dropping by Museum of Jordanian Heritage, Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel and Irbid Great Mosque.